The concept of public property, and its opposing category of private property, is well known today, due primarily to the centrality of the latter to liberal and capitalist thought and the former to socialist thought. However, the notion that certain things are owned by individuals, giving them exclusive disposal rights thereof, whilst others are for … Continue reading Public Property according to the Hanafi School
How the Khilafah will Lift the Tax Burden from the People
In order to run the affairs of the state and the people every state needs funds. Under capitalism these funds are mainly raised through interests and direct and indirect taxes. Also in Islam, the State has to finance its affairs and responsibilities from the State Treasury, the Bayt al-Mal (Bait ul-Mal) In order for the … Continue reading How the Khilafah will Lift the Tax Burden from the People
O Noble Scholars of the Ummah! Speaking the Truth will not advance one’s Ajal, nor decrease one’s Rizq
On the authority of Abu Ad-Dardaa’ (ra), RasulAllah (saw) said: «العلماء ورثة الأنبياء» “The scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets.” [Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi] For this high rank and responsibility that Allah (swt) has placed upon your shoulders, we have decided to address you, hoping that we will all be among those who stand for truth, and do not fear … Continue reading O Noble Scholars of the Ummah! Speaking the Truth will not advance one’s Ajal, nor decrease one’s Rizq
Q&A: The Shar’i Principles for Dealing with Rivers
Question: Are there Shar’iyah principles in respect to dealing with rivers, whether their origin to their mouth (end-point) are within the Khilafah state, or they pass through the state and into another? Jazaakum Allah Khairan. Answer: Islam has solutions for every problem that has happened, is happening or will happen in the future. That is … Continue reading Q&A: The Shar’i Principles for Dealing with Rivers
Q&A: Zakat on Debts
Question: Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, I work in one of the Palestinian universities, and often work overtime but we do not receive the overtime pay, rather it is held by the university as a debt they owe, and perhaps the credit of one for us (workers) may far exceed the quorum (nisab) of … Continue reading Q&A: Zakat on Debts
The Significance of Laylatul Qadr
Allah سبحانه وتعالى says in the Glorious Qur’an: إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ * وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ * لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ * تَنَزَّلُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ وَالرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍ * سَلَامٌ هِيَ حَتَّى مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِ “Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’an) down in the night of Al-Qadr … Continue reading The Significance of Laylatul Qadr
Making the Lessons of Ramadan be a Guide for the whole year
Alhamdulillah we have been blessed to be alive in another Ramadan, this is truly a gift from Allah Almighty as Allah سبحانه وتعالى in His infinite generosity opens the way for His forgiveness during this time. In the last ten days of Ramadan, we are commanded to increase our efforts in worship and good actions … Continue reading Making the Lessons of Ramadan be a Guide for the whole year
Q&A: Is it permissible for the Khalifah to impose taxes on Muslims?
We present here an answer from the Hizb’s Ameer, Sheikh Ata Abu Al Rashta, on the question of taxation under the Islamic system of governance. Question: As-Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakaatuhu, May Allah allow you to persevere. I have a question that I hope that you can answer. It is known that “taxes” are Muharramah (prohibited) … Continue reading Q&A: Is it permissible for the Khalifah to impose taxes on Muslims?
Q&A: Difference between Khair (good) and Sharr (evil), and Husn (pretty) and Qubh (ugly)
Question: As-Salaam Alaikum Sheikh, may Allah grant you a long life to witness the victory, InshaAllah. I have a question about the difference between Khair (good) and Sharr (evil), and Husn (pretty) and Qubh (ugly)? Because when the topic is raised among the brothers, varying answers are given on the subject, please explain to us … Continue reading Q&A: Difference between Khair (good) and Sharr (evil), and Husn (pretty) and Qubh (ugly)
Q&A: Can Private Property become Public Property?
Question: Assalaamu Alaikum our honourable Sheikh, I would like to ask you a question regarding public ownership. Can a private ownership transfer to a public ownership in accordance to the Shariah rules, like transferring water springs from a private ownership into public property if that is needed for the public good? And if the public … Continue reading Q&A: Can Private Property become Public Property?